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How Trump’s Dependence on Netanyahu Turned Into Leverage Over Him

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By אילן לוקאץ'

First reported by N12 · Jun 12, 2026

What happened

A Hebrew TV analysis says Trump’s closeness to Netanyahu has turned into leverage over Israel’s leader. The report traces decades of U.S.-Israel clashes, then argues that the pardon issue and the Iran war have left Netanyahu unable to say no to Trump.

  • 01Trump reportedly told Netanyahu, “Without me, you would be in prison.”
  • 02The article says Netanyahu’s dependence on Trump now limits his freedom to refuse.
  • 03It traces U.S. pressure on Israeli leaders from Ben-Gurion to Shamir.
  • 04Netanyahu’s 2015 Congress speech against Obama’s Iran deal is described as a major turning point.
  • 05After October 7, U.S. officials became deeply involved in Israel’s war planning.
  • 06Trump’s public pardon comments are said to strengthen his leverage over Netanyahu.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuEhud Barak
OrganizationsN12, Yedioth Ahronoth, Israeli Defense Forces, White House, Knesset, Pentagon
PlacesIsrael, United States, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Washington

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
How Trump’s Dependence on Netanyahu Turned Into Leverage Over Him
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
How Trump Turned Netanyahu Into a Dependent Partner

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